This daily vocabulary list from 18 November 2025 is based on The Hindu editorial and other leading sources. Each word includes English meaning, Hindi meaning, part of speech, example sentence, synonyms and antonyms so that students preparing for SSC, banking, UPSC, defence and other competitive exams can revise quickly and effectively.
Daily The Hindu Editorial Vocab – 18 November 2025
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) | Part of Speech | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upholding | Supporting or maintaining a principle, law or decision | बनाए रखना, समर्थन करना | Verb / Gerund | The commission is responsible for upholding electoral integrity. | Maintain, Sustain, Defend | Abandon, Reject, Undermine |
| Prevailing | Existing or most common at a particular time | प्रचलित, प्रमुख | Adjective | The prevailing view credits welfare schemes for the high turnout. | Current, Dominant, Widespread | Rare, Outdated, Uncommon |
| Converging (on) | Coming together to the same point, view or result | एक दिशा में आना, एक मत होना | Verb / Gerund | Analysts are converging on similar explanations for the result. | Aligning, Uniting, Meeting | Diverging, Separating |
| Restrained | Prevented or kept under control | रोका गया, नियंत्रित किया गया | Adjective | The poll body has been criticised for not having restrained cash transfers. | Limited, Restricted, Curbed | Allowed, Permitted, Encouraged |
| Introspection | Careful examination of one’s own thoughts or actions | आत्मनिरीक्षण, आत्मचिंतन | Noun | The defeat should lead to honest introspection within the party. | Self-analysis, Reflection, Self-examination | Thoughtlessness, Superficiality |
| Defenestration | Act of throwing someone out of a window; figuratively, removal from power | खिड़की से बाहर फेंकना; पद से हटाना (रूपक) | Noun | The leader’s sudden defenestration surprised his supporters. | Expulsion, Ousting, Dismissal | Appointment, Elevation |
| Betwixt | Between (old‑fashioned or literary) | बीच में | Preposition / Adverb | The alliance stands betwixt two powerful regional blocs. | Between, Amid | Apart from, Outside |
| Omniscient | Knowing everything; having unlimited understanding | सर्वज्ञ | Adjective | The novel is narrated by an omniscient observer. | All‑knowing, All‑seeing | Ignorant, Unaware |
| Hallowed | Regarded as holy or very important | पवित्र, पूजनीय | Adjective | The constitution is treated as a hallowed document in the democracy. | Sacred, Holy, Venerated | Profane, Unhallowed |
| Cursory | Done quickly with little attention to detail | सतही, जल्दबाज़ी में किया गया | Adjective | A cursory reading of the report can lead to wrong conclusions. | Hasty, Superficial, Rushed | Thorough, Detailed, Careful |
Tip for students: Revise this 18 November 2025 vocabulary list at least twice, then use the words in your own sentences in English and Hindi for better retention.